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Office of the Inspector General of the United States Army

January 01, 1970

The Office of the Inspector General (OTIG) serves to "provide impartial, objective and unbiased advice and oversight to the Army through relevant, timely and thorough inspection, assistance, investigations, and training."[1] The position has existed since 1777, when Thomas Conway was appointed the first inspector. The department was reorganized many times, and almost abolished on several occasions. In its early days, the department was frequently merged with, or proposed to be part of the Adjutant General. It expanded greatly after the American Civil War, to the point that it had around 2,000 officers in 1993. The current holder of the position is Donna W. Martin.

Inspector General of the United States Army
Seal of the Inspector General
Flag of the Inspector General
Incumbent
LTG Donna W. Martin
since September 2, 2021
Department of the Army
TypeInspector general
AbbreviationIG
Member ofOffice of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense
Reports toSecretary of the Army
Chief of Staff of the Army
SeatThe Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
AppointerThe President
with Senate advice and consent
Term length4 years
Constituting instrument10 U.S.C. § 7020
PrecursorInspector-General of the Cavalry of the United States of America
Inaugural holderThomas Conway
FormationDecember 13, 1777
DeputyMaj. Gen. Mitchell L. Kilgo
Websitehttp://ig.army.mil
For a list of holders of the position, see List of Inspectors General of the United States Army.

History edit

Main article: History of the Office of The Inspector General of the United States Army

The Office of the Inspector General of the United States Army dates back to the appointment of Augustin de la Balme (IG July 8, 1777 – October 11, 1777)[2] as "inspector-general of the cavalry of the United States of America" and Philippe-Charles-Jean-Baptiste-Tronson Du Coudray (IG August 11, 1777 – September 15, 1777)[2] as "Inspector General of Ordnance and Military Stores" during the American Revolutionary War.[3] The first inspector general was Thomas Conway (IG December 13, 1777 – April 28, 1778).[2] Next, Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben (IG May 5, 1778 – April 15, 1784)[2] was selected by Washington.[2] The position continued, variously merged with, commanding or being commanded by the Adjutant General of the United States Army until after the American Civil War, when it was formally established as an office equivalent to other Army departments.[4] Most people who ascend to this post receive the pay grade of O9.

After the war, the inspectorate continued to largely grow. It was criticized for performance during the Spanish–American War, but the role of the office soon increased significantly, to the point that anything affecting the army's efficiency was within its scope. Upon the outbreak of World War I, the department grew dramatically, shrinking during the Great Depression, and further growing throughout World War II and the Cold War.[4][5][6]

Current role edit

The Inspector General of the United States Army reports to the United States Secretary of the Army (SA) and the Chief of Staff of the United States Army (CSA). The IG investigates and reports on the "discipline, efficiency, economy, morale, training, and readiness" of the army, and acts as the "eyes, ears, voice, and conscience" of the SA and CSA. The inspectorate is authorized to undertake any investigations where they see necessary, and cooperates with the Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense. The inspector is also responsible for inspecting various issues in the army including alleged problems within the army.[7]

The OTIG is composed of officers, non-commissioned officers, and DA civilians. It has a field operating agency, the United States Army Inspector General Agency, which comprises operational and support divisions. Any inspector is required to take the Inspector General oath:[7]

I _________,
having been assigned as an Inspector General, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I accept the special obligations and responsibilities of the position freely, that I will uphold the standards for Inspectors General prescribed by regulations and that I will, without prejudice or partiality, discharge the duties of the office which I am about to enter. So help me God.

The Inspection Division has inspected or reviewed soldier readiness programs, risk management programs, anti-terrorism and force protection, extremist group activities, homosexual conduct policy implementation, and the No Gun Ri massacre during the Korean War.[8]

References edit

  1. ^ Perry, Dustin. "Army swears in, promotes new inspector general". United States Army. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e Heitman 1903, pp. 38–39.
  3. ^ Clary 1987, pp. 18–21.
  4. ^ a b Clary 1987.
  5. ^ Maginnis 1993, p. 57.
  6. ^ Whitehorne 1998.
  7. ^ a b "Inspector General Activities and Procedures" (PDF). Washington, D.C.: Headquarters, Department of the Army. March 23, 2020. Army Regulation 20–1. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  8. ^ Meredith, Craig A. (July–August 2003). "The Inspector General System" (PDF). The Army Lawyer: 20–26. Department of the Army Pamphlet 27-50-363 – via Homeland Security Digital Library.

Further reading edit

  • Clary, David A. (1987). The inspectors general of the United States Army, 1777–1903 (PDF). Washington, D.C.: United States Army Center of Military History.
  • Heitman, Francis B. (1903). Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office.
  • Hewes, James E. Jr. (1983). . Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office. Archived from the original on January 23, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
  • Ingersoll, Lurton Dunham (1880). A History of the War Department of the United States. Philadelphia: F. B. Mohun. pp. 144–146.
  • Thian, Raphael Prosper (1901). Legislative History of the General Staff of the Army of the United States. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office. pp. 83–118.
  • Sanger, J. P. (1896). "Inspector General's Department". The Army of the US Historical Sketches of Staff and Line with Portraits of Generals-in-Chief. New York: Maynard, Merrill, & Co. pp. 12–32.  This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  • Whitehorne, Joseph W. A. (1998). The inspectors general of the United States Army, 1903-1939 (PDF). Washington, D.C.: United States Army Center of Military History.
  • Maginnis, Robert L. (April 1993). "IG's Old and New: Misunderstood Roles" (PDF). Military Review. 73: 55–62. (PDF) from the original on November 24, 2020.
  • States, United (1901). Military Laws of the United States (Army). U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 263. Inspector General of the United States army role.

External links edit

  • Official website  

January 01, 1970
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The Office of the Inspector General OTIG serves to provide impartial objective and unbiased advice and oversight to the Army through relevant timely and thorough inspection assistance investigations and training 1 The position has existed since 1777 when Thomas Conway was appointed the first inspector The department was reorganized many times and almost abolished on several occasions In its early days the department was frequently merged with or proposed to be part of the Adjutant General It expanded greatly after the American Civil War to the point that it had around 2 000 officers in 1993 The current holder of the position is Donna W Martin Inspector General of the United States ArmySeal of the Inspector GeneralFlag of the Inspector GeneralIncumbentLTG Donna W Martinsince September 2 2021Department of the ArmyTypeInspector generalAbbreviationIGMember ofOffice of the Inspector General U S Department of DefenseReports toSecretary of the ArmyChief of Staff of the ArmySeatThe Pentagon Arlington VirginiaAppointerThe Presidentwith Senate advice and consentTerm length4 yearsConstituting instrument10 U S C 7020PrecursorInspector General of the Cavalry of the United States of AmericaInaugural holderThomas ConwayFormationDecember 13 1777DeputyMaj Gen Mitchell L KilgoWebsitehttp ig army mil For a list of holders of the position see List of Inspectors General of the United States Army Contents 1 History 2 Current role 3 References 4 Further reading 5 External linksHistory editMain article History of the Office of The Inspector General of the United States ArmyThe Office of the Inspector General of the United States Army dates back to the appointment of Augustin de la Balme IG July 8 1777 October 11 1777 2 as inspector general of the cavalry of the United States of America and Philippe Charles Jean Baptiste Tronson Du Coudray IG August 11 1777 September 15 1777 2 as Inspector General of Ordnance and Military Stores during the American Revolutionary War 3 The first inspector general was Thomas Conway IG December 13 1777 April 28 1778 2 Next Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben IG May 5 1778 April 15 1784 2 was selected by Washington 2 The position continued variously merged with commanding or being commanded by the Adjutant General of the United States Army until after the American Civil War when it was formally established as an office equivalent to other Army departments 4 Most people who ascend to this post receive the pay grade of O9 After the war the inspectorate continued to largely grow It was criticized for performance during the Spanish American War but the role of the office soon increased significantly to the point that anything affecting the army s efficiency was within its scope Upon the outbreak of World War I the department grew dramatically shrinking during the Great Depression and further growing throughout World War II and the Cold War 4 5 6 Current role editThe Inspector General of the United States Army reports to the United States Secretary of the Army SA and the Chief of Staff of the United States Army CSA The IG investigates and reports on the discipline efficiency economy morale training and readiness of the army and acts as the eyes ears voice and conscience of the SA and CSA The inspectorate is authorized to undertake any investigations where they see necessary and cooperates with the Office of the Inspector General U S Department of Defense The inspector is also responsible for inspecting various issues in the army including alleged problems within the army 7 The OTIG is composed of officers non commissioned officers and DA civilians It has a field operating agency the United States Army Inspector General Agency which comprises operational and support divisions Any inspector is required to take the Inspector General oath 7 I having been assigned as an Inspector General do solemnly swear or affirm that I accept the special obligations and responsibilities of the position freely that I will uphold the standards for Inspectors General prescribed by regulations and that I will without prejudice or partiality discharge the duties of the office which I am about to enter So help me God The Inspection Division has inspected or reviewed soldier readiness programs risk management programs anti terrorism and force protection extremist group activities homosexual conduct policy implementation and the No Gun Ri massacre during the Korean War 8 References edit Perry Dustin Army swears in promotes new inspector general United States Army Retrieved August 12 2018 a b c d e Heitman 1903 pp 38 39 Clary 1987 pp 18 21 a b Clary 1987 Maginnis 1993 p 57 Whitehorne 1998 a b Inspector General Activities and Procedures PDF Washington D C Headquarters Department of the Army March 23 2020 Army Regulation 20 1 Retrieved August 9 2020 Meredith Craig A July August 2003 The Inspector General System PDF The Army Lawyer 20 26 Department of the Army Pamphlet 27 50 363 via Homeland Security Digital Library Further reading editClary David A 1987 The inspectors general of the United States Army 1777 1903 PDF Washington D C United States Army Center of Military History Heitman Francis B 1903 Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army Washington D C Government Printing Office Hewes James E Jr 1983 From Root to McNamara Army Organization and Administration Washington D C Government Printing Office Archived from the original on January 23 2017 Retrieved September 8 2018 Ingersoll Lurton Dunham 1880 A History of the War Department of the United States Philadelphia F B Mohun pp 144 146 Thian Raphael Prosper 1901 Legislative History of the General Staff of the Army of the United States Washington D C Government Printing Office pp 83 118 Sanger J P 1896 Inspector General s Department The Army of the US Historical Sketches of Staff and Line with Portraits of Generals in Chief New York Maynard Merrill amp Co pp 12 32 nbsp This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain Whitehorne Joseph W A 1998 The inspectors general of the United States Army 1903 1939 PDF Washington D C United States Army Center of Military History Maginnis Robert L April 1993 IG s Old and New Misunderstood Roles PDF Military Review 73 55 62 Archived PDF from the original on November 24 2020 States United 1901 Military Laws of the United States Army U S Government Printing Office p 263 Inspector General of the United States army role External links editOfficial website nbsp Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Office of the Inspector General of the United States Army amp oldid 1161497925, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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